Alliance Air Flight Narrowly Avoids Disaster During Shimla Landing
A technical glitch in the braking system forced the pilot to apply emergency brakes, ensuring the safety of 44 passengers, including Himachal Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister and DGP.
- An Alliance Air flight with 44 passengers, including Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri and DGP Atul Verma, faced a braking system malfunction during landing at Shimla's Jubbarhatti Airport.
- The pilot's quick application of emergency brakes prevented the plane from overshooting the runway, stopping it at the edge of the tabletop airstrip.
- All passengers were reported safe, and the aircraft has been grounded for inspection to determine the cause of the technical fault.
- Flights on the Delhi-Shimla-Dharamsala route have been cancelled as a precaution while investigations are underway.
- The incident highlights the operational challenges of Jubbarhatti Airport, known for its short runway and difficult terrain, which complicate landings.
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